Father Dave Preaches

Fourth Sunday of Lent. Have you ever blown off or intentionally forget something because it was convenient and easy for you to do?  Have you ever been tempted to give up on something because it seemed hard or required more effort than you might want to put in?  If that's the case, then it is time for us to come to our senses and follow God's grace and mercy. Preached at St. Patrick Church,Louisvil...

Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever been in awe of the power and presence of God in your life? Or have you been so desperate just to have God in your life that you wish that you can just reach out and touch Him? These feelings of awe and desperation towards God empower us and ultimately connect us to Him. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 02-08-16.

Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Ever leave home without your phone, wallet or keys? Jesus asks his disciples and us today to do just that and leave behind our "stuff" and follow Him.  Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 02-04-16.

Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever had the feeling in life that even when things seem to be going down the wrong path that God is actually present and taking you down the right path? Well have no fear because people have felt this way for thousands of years. The good news is that God knows how to write straight with crooked lines. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New...

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. Do you have a hardened heart for the Lord? Or do you have a warm soft heart for the Lord?  Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-03-16.

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. Have you ever felt like somebody else had something against you? Or that someone was out to get you? Well, you’re not alone. This happened to people in the Bible, even thousands of years before Christ. The good part though is that, as per usual, God has your back. Preached at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Las Vegas, NV, on 02-24-16.

Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. Jesus very pointedly asks his disciples, "who do you SAY that I am." Do we ever say the name of Jesus? In one of St. Peter's first writings, he tells us to tend our flock--whoever it is in our lives that needs us--both willingly and eagerly.  Preached at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Las Vegas, NV, on 02-22-16.

Second Sunday of Lent. Even we can be "enemies" of the Cross of Christ if we prefer to skip over the sacrifice and cut right to the Hollywood ending.   Preached at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Las Vegas, NV, on 02-21-16.

Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas. While there is much polarization in the world today, St. Thomas points to the "middle way," or Via Media. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church , New York City on 01-28-16.

Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus. Fr. Dave tells us that he likes risotto--and links it to the action of Holy Spirit! Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church , New York City on  01-26-16.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time . You know how when you show up to a party and you're not dressed as well as other people? This may tell us a bit about our spiritual lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 02-07-16 .

Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord.  Sometimes we wonder why Jesus needed to be baptized by John in the Jordan.  Fr. Dave says that misses the point of this feast.  Preached on Sunday, January, 10, 2016 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City.

The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas. You are called to be the light. Be it!  (Preached on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent. Part of faith is to believe in what God has promised. But what exactly does that all entail?  (Preached on Monday, December 21, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)  

Fourth Sunday of Advent. Baby Jesus and indeed the best things of Christmas come in small packages. (Preached on Sunday, December 20, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave and God calls us to be like the shepherd king ourselves.  (Preached on Thursday, December 17, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church. What does Father Dave mean that our arms to short to box with God? Who would want to do that anyway??  (Preached on Monday, December 14, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Third Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, Gaudete Sunday is a time of rejoicing. But what is the other major reason to rejoice? (Preached on Sunday, December 13, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle. Are we truly bearers of good news? About the Good News?  (Preached on Monday, November 23, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. How does being creative play into our faith life?  (Preached on Monday, November 23, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Skip the Feast of Christ the King? What could Father Dave possibly mean by that? (Preached on Sunday, November 22, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. What does it mean to be accommodating? How does that differ from true isolation? Even of perhaps...yourself?  (Preached on Monday, November 16, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr. Is there wisdom in unity? There is! Father Dave explains.  (Preached on Thursday, November 12, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does the term "zeal for your house" mean? What does it mean...for you?  (Preached on Monday, November 9, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks us to try and look at things the way Jesus did.  (Preached on Monday, October 26, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)